It will be seven years in August dealing with GD. I did not have any other health problems before except arthritis. The arthritis was diagnosed 27 years ago and never got any worse than occasional pain which responded to asprin. Since I am now in the normal range I feel good and don’t have any other problems except my eyes are still giving me trouble. I think we have to understand that we are still going to have the usual aches and pains of life along with GD, not as a part of GD. The only new thing I have noticed is that when I eat fish I get a rash on the lower part of my leg and my leg swells. After the second time, I now decide if whatever it is I want to eat (shrimp, lobster, etc.) is worth the temporary inconvenience. While I’m posting I’ll add that I too have gained about 35 pounds since RAI 15 months ago. I remember when diagnosed at 90 pounds, I thought I will never feel too fat. Naturally I am not happy about the weight, but didn’t care until I felt better. Good luck to all of you.
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